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geopolitical · geopolitical

Experts agree that humans can only comfortably survive in the thermoneutral zone, a surprisingly narrow Goldilocks range between 17 and 24 degrees Celsius. This gives us a problem as climate change pushes up summer temperatures alarmingly, resulting in record heatwaves around the world. Already, about 12 per cent of the Earth’s land area is uninhabitable due to deadly climate conditions. This is set to rise to over 45 per cent by 2100, with at least 44 per cent of the world’s population likely...

economic · economic

China told the European Union that it is willing to increase purchases of EU goods to help pare a massive trade gap, potentially easing the risk of a trade war. Commerce Minister Wang Wentao suggested that China is open to purchase agreements covering European goods in trade talks this week with EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic, the South China Morning Post reported, citing unidentified people briefed on the discussions. Lower tariffs on EU imports were also discussed (see trade talks joint...

social demographic · education

Attacks on Chinese citizens and businesses in sub-Saharan Africa tend to increase in the years following a rise in Chinese investment, according to a new study by researchers at the School of Overseas Security and Protection at the Chinese People’s Police University. However, the authors stressed that the findings should not be interpreted as evidence that Chinese investment itself caused violence. They argued that Chinese investment was often concentrated in resource-rich but politically...

geopolitical · geopolitical

Proposed EU law threatens investment in the bloc, warns carmaker Xpeng

geopolitical · geopolitical

Prosecutors issue international arrest warrant for woman believed to have fled to Germany

economic · economic

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natural disaster · natural disaster

Washington is tying itself closely to a government that faces public anger over its response to devastating earthquakes

geopolitical · geopolitical

Crackdown by European navies forces sanctioned vessels to take circuitous north Atlantic route around UK

economic · economic

Chair Kevin Warsh gave little away on the direction of Fed rates at the ECB’s annual gathering of central bankers

geopolitical · geopolitical

Though its founding ideals are threatened, the US has the capacity for renewal

geopolitical · geopolitical

The two men were found to have stabbed opposition-supporting Pouria Zeraati on a Wimbledon street

geopolitical · geopolitical

The body of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lay in state in a vast hall in Tehran on Friday as clerics, officials, foreign dignitaries and other mourners paid their respects to Iran's late Supreme Leader, slain by U.S. and Israeli bombs. Iran is staging a week of mass funeral processions for Khamenei, with millions of mourners expected to attend.

military · geopolitical

Ukraine's extended campaign against Russian energy infrastructure is disrupting fuel supplies and military logistics. With shortages mounting in occupied Crimea, is the pressure pushing Putin toward negotiations?

economic · economic

An updated medium-term macroeconomic forecast will be released at the meeting of the regulator’s Board of Directors on July 24

natural disaster · natural disaster

The humanitarian cargo includes tents for the temporary accommodation of displaced people, food, medicines needed under the current circumstances

geopolitical · geopolitical

Andrey Belousov presented state awards to Black Sea Fleet servicemen who distinguished themselves while carrying out combat missions

geopolitical · geopolitical

Andrey Kelin highlighted the British government's promises to supply Kiev with hundreds of thousands of UAVs, as well as the initial testing of long-range missiles

geopolitical · geopolitical

Sergey Lavrov emphasized that Russia is firmly committed to close foreign policy coordination with Belarusian allies

geopolitical · geopolitical

The terrorist war has entered a new phase, Rodion Miroshnik said

geopolitical · geopolitical

A particularly illustrative example cited was the effort by Kiev forces to create an artificial blockade around the town of Alyoshki in the Kherson Region

economic · economic

Frozen trout supplies surge by 25% in physical and by 20% in value terms to 12,000 metric tons worth $79 mln, the association informed

social demographic · culture

According to Andrey Kelin, the Labour Party had a chance to make a fresh start when they came to power in 2024, but they failed to seize it

geopolitical · geopolitical

A drone struck the city market in Tokmak in the Zaporozhye Region

geopolitical · geopolitical

Alexander Stepanov pointed to specific initiatives such as NYX, which aims to mass-produce reconnaissance and strike FPV drones for the ground forces, and RAPSTONE, a project dedicated to developing heavy-lift kamikaze jet drones for the Air Force and Navy

geopolitical · geopolitical

The celebrity couple’s nuptials, dubbed 'America’s royal wedding', light up New York with excitement and speculation.

social demographic · sports

Influential figures deliver speeches evoking US ideals to counter President Trump's hardline immigration policies.

geopolitical · geopolitical

The attacks mark a sharp spike in settler assaults on Palestinians and their homes and livelihoods in recent weeks.

geopolitical · geopolitical

Top Iranian officials and foreign dignitaries pay respects to late leader killed in joint US-Israeli strike in February.

social demographic · sports

Live coverage and text updates as Lionel Messi's Argentina play Cape Verde in the Round of 32 knockout stage.

geopolitical · geopolitical

Israeli settlers attacked a foreign activist and another man as they blocked access to Palestinian farmland.